BLACKPINK concert Philippines 2023

With a turbulent two years in the pandemic, the live music scene is officially back! 

The last year has seen the gradual return of local and international artists to the live stage, with a steady stream of concerts and festivals lighting the fire in our hearts. But this year, everything's back in full swing. Whether it's our favourite local festivals coming back or the artists we've been wanting to see for ages, 2023 is set to be a great year for live music. 

From K-pop powerhouses like BLACKPINK and ENHYPEN and pop icons like Westlife and The 1975 to famed local festivals like Manila's Wanderlandand Cebu's PLUS63, here are the concerts and festivals you can catch this year!

ITZY

BANDWAGON TV

WHEN: 14 January 2023
WHERE: SM Mall Of Asia Arena
TICKETS: TBA

ITZY are coming to Manila as part of their CHECKMATE world tour. Set to take over MOA Arena, the 'SNEAKERS' act will be kicking off their Asia leg in the Philippines. 

NIGHTWISH

WHEN: 17 January 2023
WHERE: New Frontier Theater
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 2,500 via TicketNet

Nightwish are heading to Manila! The Finnish symphonic metal band are set to unleash their majestic madness in the Philippines this January with a special one-night concert at the New Frontier Theater. 

NE-YO

WHEN: 23 January 2023 at 6 PM & 9 PM
WHERE: Araneta Coliseum
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 1,050 via TicketNet

Get ready for the smooth musical stylings of Ne-Yo! The R&B icon will be making his way to Manila for two shows happening this January at the Araneta Coliseum. 

NO PRESSURE with REGULATE

WHEN: 26 January 2023
WHERE: GT Toyota
TICKETS: Pre-sale at PHP 800 and PHP 1,000 at the door

No Pressure and Regulate will be making their way to Manila this January for a special live show at GT Toyota Asian Center in Quezon City. 

ENHYPEN

WHEN: 4-5 February 2023
WHERE: SM Mall Of Asia Arena
TICKETS: TBA

At last, ENHYPEN are coming to Manila! As part of their MANIFESTO tour, the 'Future Perfect' act will be taking over MOA Arena for a special two-night concert. 

EPICON 2023

WHEN: 4-5 February 2023
WHERE: TBA
TICKETS: TBA

Following 2022's BE YOU and I-POP U, Neuwave Events & Productions are bringing a fiery surprise to 2023. Teased to bring together "LEGENDS" and "ICONS", EPICON 2023 will be happening this February. More details to follow soon. 

BLUE & BOYZLIFE

WHEN: 11 February 2023
WHERE: Circuit Event Grounds, Circuit Makati
TICKETS: TBA

Blue and Boyzlife are coming back to Manila this February for a night of fun and good tunes. Blue will be performing their classic hits, as well as songs from their latest album Heart & Soul; while Boyzlife will be performing their beloved hits from Boyzone and Westlife, as well as songs from their latest album OLD SCHOOL. 

THE VAMPS

WHEN: 17 February 2023
WHERE: SM Mall Of Asia Arena
TICKETS: TBA

The Vamps are returning to Manila! In celebration of 10 years as a band, the 'All Night' act are embarking on their Greatest Hits tour, which sees a one-night concert in the Philippines this February. 

PLUS63 FESTIVAL

WHEN: 18 February 2023
WHERE: SM Seaside Complex, Cebu
TICKETS: Pre-sale tickets are priced at PHP 1,500 (Gen Ad) and PHP 3,000 (VIP)

PLUS63 is back! After two years, the coveted Cebu-based music and arts festival is making its grand return this February. 

BACKSTREET BOYS

WHEN: 20 February 2023
WHERE: SM Mall Of Asia Arena
TICKETS: General sale starts on 9 November

Backstreet's back, alright! The iconic 2000s boyband are returning back to the live stage with their DNA World Tour, that's making a stop in Manila this February. 

WESTLIFE

WHEN: 20-21 February 2023
WHERE: Araneta Coliseum
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 1,575 via TicketNet

Westlife are coming to Manila! As part of their Wild Dreams Tour, the 'Alone Together' band will be performing their greatest hits and tracks of their latest album for their Filipino fans across two days this February. 

ONEREPUBLIC

WHEN: 23 February 2023
WHERE: Araneta Coliseum
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 1,050 via TicketNet

OneRepublic are coming to Manila this February for a special one-night concert at the Araneta Coliseum. 

Wanderland: The Comeback

WHEN: 4-5 March 2023
WHERE: Filinvest City Event Grounds, Alabang
TICKETS: Pre-lineup ticket starts at PHP 6,000 via Tickelo

The Philippines' famed festival, Wanderland is back! Aptly named Wanderland: The Comeback, this will be the Filipino music festival's grand return since the start of the pandemic. 

Stray Kids

WHEN: 11-12 March 2023
WHERE: SM Mall Of Asia Arena
TICKETS: TBA

Stray Kids are bringing their MANIAC world tour to the Philippines! The 'CASE 143' act will be performing two shows at the SM Mall Of Asia Arena this March. 

BLACKPINK

WHEN: 25-26 March 2023
WHERE: Philippine Arena
TICKETS: General sales start on 20 November

BLACKPINK are returning to the Philippines. As part of their BORN PINK world tour, the 'Pink Venom' are making their way back to Philippine shores for a two-day concert at Bulacan's Philippine Arena. 

THE 1975

WHEN: 3 May 2023
WHERE: SM Mall Of Asia Arena
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 1,975 via SM Tickets

The 1975 are making their way back to the Philippines! In celebration of their latest album, Being Funny In A Foreign Language, the 'Happiness' act are embarking on their At Their Very Best tour which sees a stop at Manila's MOA Arena this coming May. 

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